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Radiation Therapists

Provide radiation therapy to patients as prescribed by a radiation oncologist according to established practices and standards. Duties may include reviewing prescription and diagnosis; acting as liaison with physician and supportive care personnel; preparing equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, and protection devices; and maintaining records, reports, and files. May assist in dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.

$98,300
Median Pay
2 to 4 years
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EPOCH score: 22/25

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Key Responsibilities

  • Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.
  • Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.
  • Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.
  • Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.
  • Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.
  • Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.
  • Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.
  • Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.
  • Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.
  • Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.

Education & Training

Typical Entry Education

Associate's degree

Time to Job Ready

1-3 years

Based on Job Zone 3. For formal education duration only, see education_duration.

Technology Skills

Treatment planning systems (Eclipse, Pinnacle)EHR systems (Epic)Linear accelerator control systemsDose calculation softwareOncology information systemsPACS imaging

Key Abilities

Oral ComprehensionOral ExpressionProblem SensitivityWritten ComprehensionWritten ExpressionInformation OrderingDeductive ReasoningArm-Hand SteadinessNear VisionSpeech Clarity

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Compensation Details

$72,280
10th Percentile
$98,300
Median
$136,910
90th Percentile

Based on 16,640 employed workers

Also Known As

Computed Tomography Simulation Therapist (CT Simulation Therapist)DosimetristRadiation Oncology Registered Nurse (Radiation Oncology RN)Radiation Therapist (RT)Radiation Therapy TechnicianRadiation Therapy Technologist (RTT)Radiologic TherapistRadiology TherapistRegistered Radiation TherapistStaff Radiation Therapist

Data from O*NET 30.1 and BLS Occupational Employment Statistics

O*NET Code: 29-1124.00